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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

The ceiling of the 14th Street-Union Square station. To the left is a surveillance camera; to the right is a red “Exit” sign.

New plan to put cameras in every subway car won’t help, students say

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to install two cameras in each subway car by 2025 after a shooting on a Brooklyn train in April.
Sara Sharma, Contributing Writer September 27, 2022

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent announcement that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority will soon install two cameras in each New York City Subway car prompted skepticism from...

An exterior view of the Stern School of Business. The Tisch Hall to the right, the Kaufman Management Center to the left and Gould Plaza at the bottom.

Stern receives $20 million donation to create new real estate institute

The Chao-Hon Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance will provide new programs and scholarships focusing on sustainability, technology and real estate markets.
Amna Sheikh, Contributing Writer September 26, 2022

Charles C.Y. Chen, a Stern alum and executive board member, donated $20 million to the school to establish the Chao-Hon Chen Institute for Global Real Estate, an academic center...

A portrait of a middle-aged couple on the left and the title “Everything’s (Not) Okay” on the right.

Russia-imprisoned teacher Marc Fogel must be released, former student says

Two Stern students interviewed a former student of Marc Fogel — the teacher who was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being detained for drug possession in Russia.
Lauren Ashe, Deputy News Editor September 8, 2022

While Marc Fogel was traveling on his way to teach at the Anglo-American School in Moscow in August 2021, Russian customs officers found marijuana in his luggage. The teacher had...

The Donut Pub at Broadway and Astor Place is suffering the effects COVID-related inflation. Local businesses in New York City are feeling the burden of 40-year high inflation rates. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Local businesses wrestle with record inflation

With inflation rates reaching a near 40-year high, businesses around NYU are suffering from supply chain issues and increased costs.
Abby Wilson, Deputy News Editor February 3, 2022

National inflation rates peaked at 7% in late 2021, a figure unparalleled since the early 1980s. Some local businesses around NYU’s Washington Square campus report making difficult...

Started by a trio of former roommates in April 2021, the NYU-centered meme page NYU Affirmations is an integral part of the student experience. (Image courtesy of NYU Affirmations)

Q&A with NYU Affirmations, ‘a meme account for haters’

A conversation with the anonymous co-owners of @nyuaffirmations Instagram page.
Joyce Li, Contributing Writer February 3, 2022

If you’ve been on Instagram in the past eight months, you’re probably familiar with NYU Affirmations. After making its debut on the roster of NYU meme pages in April 2021,...

A subway rider stands on the Times Square station platform. Riders are on alert after a rise in assaults at subway stations. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

Subway crime spike unnerves NYU students

After the killing of Michelle Go and assaults at the W 4 St-Wash Sq station, residents of New York City are calling for platform barriers to reduce crime in subway stations.
Carmo Moniz, Senior Staff Writer January 31, 2022

The recent killing of Michelle Alyssa Go, an NYU alum who was pushed in front of a train at the Times Square subway station on Jan. 15, has furthered a growing push for safety...

Tech entrepreneur David Ko was recently introduced as a member of the NYU board of trustees. WSN sat down with Ko to talk about his plans for the university. (Photo by Raleigh Swick)

Becoming an NYU trustee: a conversation with David Ko

David Ko plans to advocate for entrepreneurship opportunities and student success as one of the newest members of NYU’s Board of Trustees.
Abby Wilson, Staff Writer December 6, 2021

Tech entrepreneur David Ko, one of NYU’s three newest trustees, recently spoke with WSN from his home in San Francisco about his involvement with NYU since graduating in 1993....

Ranked: Student lounges

Ranked: Student lounges

Because there are places to study other than Kimmel or Bobst.
Lorraine Olaya and Ryan Kawahara November 15, 2021

Forty-degree weather means it’s time to find an on-campus spot to chill at for the winter instead of shivering in Washington Square Park. Whether you need to do homework, meet...

NYU Professor and Congressional candidate Suraj Patel speaks at a town hall meeting discussing the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Patel was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

Patel Renews Push for Universal Testing After Testing Positive for COVID-19

New York 12th district congressional candidate and Stern professor Suraj Patel announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 on March 30, using the experience to galvanize his push for universal testing.
Lisa Cochran, News Editor April 5, 2020

One morning two weeks ago, Suraj Patel felt a tightness in his chest.  The 36-year-old New York 12th District congressional candidate and Stern School of Business professor...

Located on West 4th Street, the Leonard N. Stern School of Business is the business school of New York University. Stern recently received a STEM designation to help out international MBA students.(Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Stern MBA Program is Designated STEM

NYU Stern’s MBA program has received a STEM designation, which will allow international students to work in the United States for longer after graduating.
Emily Mason, News Editor February 10, 2020

NYU Stern’s MBA program received a STEM designation, increasing the program’s appeal for international students by allowing them to work in the U.S. for more time after graduation. STEM...

2018 Stern graduate Bill Tsai who pleaded guilty to insider trading last year, was charged last week. (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li, Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)

Stern Alumnus Sentenced for Insider Trading — With Minimal Consequences

An NYU Stern alumnus, Bill Tsai, was charged this January for profiting nearly $100,000 after trading using secret information acquired through his role as a junior analyst at RBC Capital Markets.
Emily Mason, News Editor February 3, 2020

Stern alumnus Bill Tsai will spend 90 days in a community reentry center, be placed under five-year probation, fined $100 and forfeit his illicit earnings, according to court documents. Bill...

Overhead shot of the 17th annual Venture Showcase,  part of the $300K Entrepreneurs Challenge. 41 teams presented their startups.  (Photo by Akiva Thalheim)

Startups Venture for Exposure at Annual NYU Showcase

Hundreds of members of the NYU community attended Thursday’s Venture Showcase, in which 41 of NYU’s top startups presented.
Akiva Thalheim, Social Media Editor February 22, 2019

Stern School of Business hosted its annual fair for startups on Thursday, with 41 teams presenting their businesses to a crowd of around 500 students, alumni and investors in the...